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About

Samoa is an island country in Oceania with a population of around 218,000. The economy is mainly service-based with agriculture comprising a smaller share.

Connectivity & Internet

Average Speed15 Mbps
4G Coveragemoderate

SIM from Digicel or Bluesky costs $10-20 for 3-10GB. Coverage on Upolu and Savai'i main areas. Remote villages have limited signal.

Electricity
Voltage:230VV
Frequency:50HzHz
⚡
I

Australian-style Type I plugs. Voltage 230V. Hotels have adapters available

Local Cuisine

Taro

coconut

fish

pork

Tipping

Not expected
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
Not expected
Taxi
Not expected
Hotels
PorterOptional
HousekeepingOptional
ConciergeOptional
Tours
Guide (per day)Optional
Driver (per day)Optional

Tipping is NOT part of Samoan culture. Not expected and can be awkward. A heartfelt thank you is more appreciated.